August 2025 News Highlights
Welcome to our quick look at what made headlines in August 2025. We’ve pulled together the biggest sports drama, a TV show farewell, and a cricket triumph so you don’t have to hunt through endless articles.
Football flashpoints
First up, French football was rocked when Lyon’s team bus was attacked by Marseille supporters. The incident left coach Fabio Grosso injured and forced the Ligue 1 derby to be replayed under heavy police presence at the Velodrome. Nine people were arrested, and officials are now pushing for stricter crowd‑control rules across the league.
Across the channel in England, a VAR decision sparked another heated debate. Aston Villa edged Brentford 1‑0 after a late equaliser was ruled out. Ollie Watkins scored early, but a controversial foul on goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez erased Brentford’s chance to draw level. Both managers were vocal – Thomas Frank slammed the call while Unai Emery praised his side’s resilience.
Entertainment & Cricket updates
On the streaming front, HBO Max announced that the “Sex and the City” revival, And Just Like That…, will wrap up after season three. The creators said a two‑part finale on August 14, 2025 gives the story a proper close, ending the beloved saga on their own terms.
Meanwhile, cricket fans saw Pakistan dominate West Indies in the Lauderhill T20I opener. Spinner Mohammad Nawaz turned the match with his sharp turn, and Usman Ayub steered a calm chase to seal the win. The victory puts Pakistan in a strong position as the series moves forward.
That’s the roundup for August 2025 – intense football incidents, a VAR saga, a TV series goodbye, and a cricket win that kept fans buzzing. Keep checking Daily Africa Disko for deeper analysis on each story and what they mean for the weeks ahead.
Lyon return to Marseille under heavy security after bus attack that halted Ligue 1 derby
After Marseille supporters attacked Lyon’s team bus and injured coach Fabio Grosso, the postponed Ligue 1 derby returns to the Velodrome under tight security. Nine arrests followed the incident, which embarrassed officials months before the Paris Olympics and during TV rights talks. The LFP faces limits on sanctions but is pushing tougher crowd-control measures across the league.
VAR controversy as Watkins punishes Brentford: Aston Villa edge 1-0
Aston Villa beat Brentford 1-0 after a dramatic VAR call ruled out a late home equaliser. Ollie Watkins struck early in the second half against his former club, and a disputed foul on Emiliano Martinez denied Brentford after Mikkel Damsgaard’s shot appeared to cross the line. Thomas Frank raged at the decision; Unai Emery praised Villa’s resilience. The result boosts Villa’s European push.
‘And Just Like That...’ Ending With Season 3: Why HBO Max Pulled the Plug on the Sex and the City Sequel
HBO Max is ending 'And Just Like That...' with season 3, putting the final note on the beloved Sex and the City revival. The creative team, led by Michael Patrick King and Sarah Jessica Parker, decided together that the story should conclude with a longer, two-part finale on August 14, 2025.
Pakistan Triumphs Over West Indies in Lauderhill T20I Opener with Spin Domination
Pakistan outplayed West Indies in the first T20I at Lauderhill thanks to a game-changing performance from spinner Mohammad Nawaz and a composed chase led by Usman Ayub. West Indies' batting once again stumbled under pressure, giving Pakistan an early advantage in the series.
